<select>
Forms
A drop-down for choosing one value — add multiple to allow several.
| How to write it | <select></select> |
|---|---|
| Closing tag | </select> |
| Void element | No — it must be closed |
| Common attributes | name, multiple |
| Category | Forms |
How to read this
- Most tags come in pairs, opening and closing. Only tags with no content — img, br — are left unclosed.
- Writing </br> for a void element does nothing useful; the browser ignores it or adds an empty line.
- Appearance is CSS’s job. A tag says what something is; bold or italic is only the consequence.
- Choosing the tag that matches the meaning helps search engines and screen readers alike. Wrapping everything in div throws that information away.
Frequently asked questions
Q. What is the HTML <select> tag?
A drop-down for choosing one value — add multiple to allow several.
Q. How do you write <select>?
As <select></select>. The opening <select> pairs with the closing </select>.
Q. Which attributes are common on <select>?
name, multiple are the usual ones.
Q. What group does <select> belong to?
The forms group.